Fireworks light up Liverpool as Mumford & Sons close final night of Radio 1’s Big Weekend - live updates

Summary

British folk rock band Mumford & Sons have closed the final night of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool's Sefton Park - they brought the confetti canons and the fireworks
Earlier, the heavens opened as Haim played on the Main Stage, but the band said this would "only make them party harder"
Over on the New Music Stage, Self Esteem were introduced by Radio 1 Breakfast show host Greg James as "the best show of the weekend"
Tate McRae, Lola Young, Jorja Smith and Wet Leg all appeared on the Main Stage on Sunday, in a line-up that was criticised for having no female headliners

Live Reporting

Edited by Jamie Whitehead and Thomas Mackintosh

'She’s not on trend she’s her own trend'published at 15:30 British Summer Time
Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
During her set, Lola Young took off her big brown hat saying it might “blow away in the wind".
Still wearing their hats are Jade and Jamie. Jade tells me: “I love her because she’s real, not like an influencer, she’s a real person.
“She’s not on trend she’s her own trend. People will just copy her - love her.
“Her music, you can tell it’s from experience," Jamie adds.
Friends soak up the sun and the good timespublished at 15:25 British Summer Time
Helen Jones, BBC Radio Merseyside
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
It’s a bit windy but everyone is smiling in the sunshine.
Grace, who is at the festival with her two mates, says she is “loving the vibes here, and loving that the music is bringing us all together as a city".
Her friend Kara says it is great to see “everyone coming together”, while Lauren says she is so excited to be here.
'Her lyrics are just honest'published at 15:14 British Summer Time
Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
I just spoke to Ash who is with his mates watching Lola Young open her set.
“Really good so far, this is the first act we’ve seen," Ash tells me. "Messy is my favourite.
"I’m looking forward to Mumford & Sons as well but came for this.
"Her lyrics are just honest."
'I'm about to have a heart attack' - Lola Young takes to the Main Stagepublished at 15:09 British Summer Time
Shaun Dacosta, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
"I am about to have a heart attack," Lola Young jokes as she enters the Main Stage before her powerful vocals open her set with Good Books.
Kully tells me she’s got a “really unique voice” and loves her. While Maddy adds “she really stands out and it’s really nice to have a British pop star for once".
Fans eagerly await Lola Young’s setpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time
Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
Fans down at the front, are eagerly awaiting Lola Young.
Myles says “I’m excited - I’m with my friends, we’re having a great time it’s going to be - MESSY - it’s basic but it’s my favourite song”.
Karen says “What I love about her is that she’s so body confident and her energy she represents a lot of women in a beautiful way”.
Lola Young’s standout yearpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
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It has been quite the year for Lola Young, who is up next on the Main Stage.
The pop singer-songwriter had several years of almost making it to the top.
In 2021, she sang on the John Lewis advert, was on the BBC Sound of 2022 list and had stellar reviews for her two albums.
But her hit Messy has catapulted her to the big time, reaching the top of the UK charts.
The 24-year-old also became the youngest British artist to have a Number One since Dave in 2022, and the youngest British woman to score a chart-topper since Dua Lipa in 2017.
And there has been award recognition too, with a nomination for best pop act at the Brit Awards and winning the rising star prize at the Ivor Novello Awards.
Young brings a raw and powerful voice, with emotional, direct lyrics and a bold and unapologetic presence on stage.
When to catch the best new music on the BBC Introducing Stagepublished at 14:47 British Summer Time
, it's not just about the big names on the Main Stage today. There's so much across all the arenas in Sefton Park.
Is your new favourite band waiting for you on the BBC Introducing Stage? Here are the timings for the rest of the day.
15:30-16:00 - Fat Dog
16:30-17:00 - Aimei
17:30-18:00 - Courting
18:30-19:00 - Le Boom
19:30-20:00 - Pixey
In Pictures: McRae brings hits and high-energy dance moves to Liverpoolpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time
Canadian pop star Tate McRae has just finished her set on the Main Stage.
She has taken a brief interlude from the European tour she is currently on to perform at the Big Weekend.
With her performance McRae brought hits and high-energy dancing to keep crowds entertained.
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Star power and sunshine get the day goingpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time
Mitch Mansfield, BBC Newsbeat
reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
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Last year, it was Sabrina Carpenter who drew a huge early afternoon crowd at Big Weekend.
Here in Liverpool, it’s another North American pop star riding the crest of a wave.
At just 21, Tate McRae has undeniable star power - and the singles to go with it.
The Canadian's currently in the middle of a big European tour - which will return to the UK next month - and described it as “fun” to stop at a “little festival,” a reflection of the size of the events she’s now used to playing.
She also said it was “cold,” but the crowd here feel well and truly warmed-up after that.
As with Sabrina Carpenter last year, some might raise questions about miming, but the many fans here wearing the signature Tate McRae sport jerseys will have been singing along too loudly to notice, or care!
An uplifting start to Sunday's performancespublished at 14:19 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
Tate McRae's final song Greedy sees people in the crowd copying her dance moves.
The vibe from within the crowd has felt incredibly joyful over the past 45 minutes.
What an uplifting start to Sunday.
Distinctive and powerful vocals from McRaepublished at 14:14 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
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The backing track for Tate McRae is at times really strong - which can sometimes lead to criticism of artists for not always singing live.
When McRae does sing, the vocals are incredibly clear, distinctive and powerful.
And she shows off her range with her hit You Broke Me First - which has had the crowd singing along.
She gives a special treat “for the Day ones” by dropping her 2022 hit, She’s All I Wanna Be, which really gets the crowd going - many of whom who appear to relate to the lyric: “Stupid boy making me so sad…”
That part gets sung particularly loud!
Local lads Keyside get big Liverpool welcomepublished at 14:07 British Summer Time
Lauren Howell, BBC Radio Merseyside
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
Away from the Main Stage, Liverpool four-piece Keyside took to the Introducing Stage at Big Weekend earlier.
Keyside pulled quite the crowd with cheers of “we love you Keyside” coming from the audience.
Lead singer Dan Parker says: “It’s so great to play one of the biggest festivals in the UK… in the best place in the world!”.
Keyside ended the set with "we’ll see you on the field!"
'Sexy, boss, amazing... this music is a bit of me'published at 13:55 British Summer Time
Eleanor Doyle, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
People are feeling the vibes - dancing as the sun shines on Sefton Park.
Friends Shannon and Kelly are near the front.
Shannon says: “She’s sexy, she’s boss, she’s amazing. She’s dead good. This music is a bit of me.”
Kelly said: “To be honest I didn’t know who she was, but now I’ve listened to her songs I think she’s banging. Look at her DANCE - go girlie!”
'I want you to really scream your hearts out on this next one' - McRae tells crowdpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
We might have Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy at Anfield later this afternoon, but there is plenty of fun to be had at Big Weekend today.
Tate McRae says so anyway.
“Yes we are!” scream a group of friends behind me when Tate McRae tells Sefton Park they “seem like a fun crowd”
"It is so fun to stop in - I am in the middle of a tour," she says.
"It has been really crazy, this is fun. I want you guys to really scream your hearts out on this next one..."
A massive crowd for Tate McRae on the main stagepublished at 13:43 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
There is a huge crowd that has built up to see Tate McRae - the first artist to perform on the Main Stage today.
Lots of people are wearing the sports jerseys associated with her performances, as the sun beams down on Sefton Park for a Super Sunday of music.
Hannah and Rosie tell me they “know a few” of Tate McRae’s songs and are looking forward to the energy she brings “and her dance moves”.
They aren’t alone as the crowd bops along with McRae.
Miss Possessive gets us under waypublished at 13:38 British Summer Time
Phones in the air.
A black and white video kicks off and then Tate McRae gets us going for the final day of Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool.
You can watch Tate McRae's performance by clicking Watch live at the top of this page.
It’s ok, Tate’s on her waypublished at 13:27 British Summer Time
Shaun Dacosta, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
There is a real sense of excitement about the Canadian superstar who will play the Main Stage soon.
If you’re wondering who - have a look at Kate’s shirt.
“She’s just one of the girlies,” Kate tells me. “She’s got some boss dance tunes and can’t wait to have a little dance to her.”
Kate tells me she's “a bit of a fraud” because she has borrowed it from her brother Daniel who says: “Me and my boyfriend went at the O2 Arena on Tuesday, so we bought matching tops.”
“Great tunes, great dancer, gorgeous, stunning, I love her,” she adds.
Kate is a Liverpool fan - she’ll be at their Premier League parade tomorrow but would “rather be with Tate than Liverpool today.”
Tate McRae: Expect high-energy and dance beatspublished at 13:25 British Summer Time
Manish Pandey, BBC Newsbeat
Reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool
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Tate McRae is in the middle of her UK and Europe tour, which, if you’ve watched the videos online, has been a festival of sound and crowd singalongs.
It’s fitting then the Canadian pop singer-songwriter is playing here on the Main Stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
She has had six UK top 10 singles, with her first UK hit You Broke Me First during lockdown in 2020.
Since then, we’ve had energetic singles but also a slight hip-hop edge – with McRae’s dance beats being a highlight of her performances.
Most recently, she has had social media and chart success with Greedy and Exes – two songs which hint at emotional personal experiences and resonate with her younger fanbase.
Expect a high-energy performance with plenty of ion from the fans in attendance.
Stick with us, she's due on shortly.
Here are the timings for today's Main Stage setspublished at 13:17 British Summer Time
13:30-14:15 - Tate McRae
14:15-15:00 - Radio 1 Anthems with James Cusack
15:00-15:35 - Lola Young
15:35-16:20 - Pop Anthems with Dean McCullough
16:20-17:00 - Jorja Smith
17:00-17:45 - Soundsystem Party with Jeremiah Asiamah
17:45-18:25 - Wet Leg
18:25-19:10 - Workout Anthems with Rickie & Melvin
19:10-19:55 - Haim
19:55-20:45 - Rave-Up with Arielle Free
20:45-21:45 - Mumford & Sons
The final day of Big Weekend is upon uspublished at 13:16 British Summer Time
Jamie Whitehead
Live editor
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You'll be able to see Wet Leg among other acts performing today
Sam Fender's legendary vocals brought day two of Big Weekend to a close yesterday- but don't be sad if you missed it, we've got it all again today.
Sunday is the last day of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool, so strap yourself in for a busy one.
On the Main Stage we'll be hearing performances from Tate McRae, Lola Young, Jorja Smith, Wet Leg, Haim, and headliners Mumford & Sons.
Is their music not to your taste? You'll have plenty of other artists to listen to on the New Music Stage, Dance Stage, and the BBC Introducing Stage - Big Weekend could be the place you find your new favourite musician.
Follow along with us right here - our live page is the virtual ticket to the musical sensations, and you can use the Watch & listen tab at the top of this page to see the sets across the festival.